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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Comic books are often the first introduction people have to female muscle. Larger than life women with exaggerated physiques sporting tight painted-on costumes. The similarities to female bodybuilding don't end there. While most comic women have a "super" cup-size and IFBB fitness like physique, some go beyond. Here's a few fan favorites.

Wonder Woman (D.C.): Although not always drawn very muscular, this Amazon is the epitome of female strength and power.

She-Hulk
(Marvel): Jennifer Walters is cousin to the Hulk and gained his super
strength through a blood transfusion. She's green, not quite as mean,
and has a law degree to match.

Power Girl (D.C): Power Girl or Kara
Zor-L is Superman's cousin from an alternate universe. Just don't call
her Super Girl, this version is all grown up.

Caitlin Fairchild (Gen 13/Image): This red-headed heroine
transformed from nerdy student to a mega powerful team leader via her
internship at Project Genesis.

Ann O'Brien (Monkeyman and
O'Brien/Dark Horse): While working on experiments in interdimensional
travel, an accident bathed Ann in a mysterious radiation which caused
her grow to seven feet tall and endowed her with superhuman strength,
endurance and speed.

Titania (Marvel): One of She-Hulk's arch enemies with the strength & physique to match.

Big Barda (D.C.): She's a New God and warrior from Apokolips

Thundra (Marvel): A powerful Femizon from a technologically advanced future timeline where men have been subjugated by women.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

My name is Rosemary Jennings and I am from the beautiful Island of Barbados, West Indies where I received most of my education. I have worked as an Executive Administrator for many years before becoming self-employed as a certified Personal Trainer. Although, I loved my job I felt I had more to offer as a ISSA Certified Personal Trainer. I was introduced to the sport by Aereal Johnson who was very persistent in transforming my body into that of a bodybuilder and the rest is history. At the conception of my bodybuilding career I was determined to become a professional bodybuilder, which I accomplished after competing four (4) years as an amateur on July 27, 2002 at the NPC USA held in Las Vegas.

Bodybuilding is a very dedicated sport and in order to be the greatest bodybuilder one have to be consistent with their training and nutrition, motivated and focused. My goal in bodybuilding is to compete on the professional level and win Ms. Olympia.

I could not have done this without the guidance of God, and the support from my family, friends and fans.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

"Bodies of Work is a celebration. It's a jaw-dropping, thought-provoking
collection of inspirational physiques. It showcases the hard work,
dedication, and passion of 12 elite athletes. It highlights the beauty,
power, and potential of the human body. It drives us to become our best
selves."

They are indeed beautiful and I'm a fan of these women, but not one featured is above "Figure" level. Let's hope Volume 2 celebrates a little more of the "bodybuilding" industry.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Madame Ali Braco or "The Woman Cannon" began working in the circus world around 1875. She was an expert in acrobatics, but Ali’s most famous stunts were demonstrating her strength with a cannon. She would place the cannon on her shoulders, then hang upside down, leaning on a trapezium with her legs and lifting a heavy cannon held by the teeth (without using hands).

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

David C. Matthews is an illustrator and cartoonist well known within the female muscle fan community for his hyper muscular heroines. Whether in peril or taking down the bad guy, Dave’s characters are always sexy. He has published small-press comics, contributed art for other publishers and created T-shirt designs for The Valkyries.

David was born in Burlington, North Carolina in 1953 and has lived in Orlando, Florida since 1974. He works as a “quick sketch” portrait artist in Orlando. “This is the source of 99.9999% of my income, even though I think of myself as an illustrator and cartoonist, much the same way as an aspiring actor might take a job to earn an actual living.”

His inspiration and interests come from women’s bodybuilding, comics, animation, belly dancing and Japanese anime. Janet, his wife since 1977, is also a source of inspiration. He says “…even though she's neither blonde nor a bodybuilder, her heart, spirit and generosity are present in almost every character I've created.”

Tetsuko is David’s most popular character. She is his vision of what a Japanese manga Supergirl might be like, without as many powers. She also doesn’t wear a costume… or often times anything at all. Her trusty sidekick is the buxom Dr. Sonya Gannon. Some of his other characters are:

Satin Steel: Janet "Satin" Steele steps into the world of competitive bodybuilding. She is young, gifted, starry-eyed and eager to blaze her trail through the ranks to her ultimate goal… the title of Ms. Ultima.

Dyna The Damsel Dynamo! When Evil threatens, Deena pushes the button on her belt and becomes Dyna, The Damsel Dynamo!

Muscle Girl: Muscle Girl is a circus strongwoman, inspired by "Strong Man", a character created by comics legend Bob Powell in the 1950's. Her origins are a mystery, even to herself, so she travels with the circus, hoping to find a clue to her true identity.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Ripped Vixen started competing on the east coast in 2007 and took 2nd place in Novice Women’s Bodybuilding. She has won a championship in Open Women’s Bodybuilding and the Overall in Figure. Ripped played sports since she was 4 years old and has been competitive ever since. She began a serious lifting program at age 15 which improved her athletic performance. Growing up the Vixen played basketball, field hockey and softball and continued scoring points in basketball and field hockey during High School. A college field hockey coach recruited her to play for their NCAA team. While earning a psychology degree she was introduced to a new sport, lacrosse, where RV instantly excelled in defense.

After graduating on the Dean’s List, Ripped Vixen missed that competitive edge she has known her whole life. All the time spent in the gym inspired RV to become a personal trainer. She truly developed a passion for health and fitness. Shortly after, she acquired a NASM certification and started her own business personal training. Six years later, the muscle queen resides in Los Angeles training celebrities for a living. Ripped has fulfilled her dream as a sexy bodybuilder in Southern Cal! This is where the growth process started and you can see her buff body change. Recently, fans have inspired the Vixen to flex her veiny muscles on webcam.

Leg’s are her favorite body part to train. It helps to build her massive glutes. She flaunts her huge ass in tiny booty-shorts on herbicepscam.com and while performing heavy squats in the gym. The Vixen practices blood volume training that means higher reps on a moderate weight. She focuses on squeezing each butt cheek together really hard during exercise to push all of the nutrients in her thick ass. Ripped squeezes harder with every squat thrust as she presses more free-weights with her strong thunder thighs. Watch these videos and more on her YouTube channel Ripped Vixen. Follow on Twitter @rippedvixen or visit rippedvixen.com